Geotechnical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Knight Piesold Consulting Full time

About Knight Piesold Consulting

We are a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services.

Our team has a significant track-record of projects located in Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America, with over 100 years of experience working on diverse projects both geographically and technically.

The Role

We are seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to join our tailings team in Brisbane, Queensland. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated experience in tailings dam design with knowledge of the design principles for upstream & downstream embankment dams, concrete faced and geomembrane lined rockfill dams, spillways, and water management systems.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/geo-environmental engineering with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience, preferably from a consulting environment. A mix of design office and site-based experience would be considered favorably.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the planning, execution, and acquisition of quality field data and when appropriate, the analysis of this geotechnical data, including geotechnical logging and mapping.
  • Compile and present field investigation results for input, leading to the creation of design parameters.
  • Ensure specifications, design, and analysis meet client requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • A degree qualification in Engineering with either Geotechnical or Civil specializations.
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience within the mining industry and experience with earth fill dam construction.
  • An understanding of technical aspects of geotechnical investigations, civil/geotechnical designs, documentation, and civil/geotechnical projects.
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • A proven track record of site project management and client liaison, with the ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with the use of Slope/W, Plaxis, FLAC, and AutoCAD software will have added advantages.
  • A commitment to travel internationally to a project site if required.

What We Offer

  • Generous performance bonus incentive programs.
  • Subsidized gym memberships/fitness classes.
  • Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Relocation assistance to Brisbane, QLD.


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